ArticleScoliosis and spinal disorders2018
Long-term outcome of posterior spinal fusion for the correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Patient self-reported outcomes 10 years after surgical correction in AIS patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Posterior spinal fusion versus vertebral body tethering for paediatric scoliosis: a meta-analysis of comparative studies.Spine deformity · 2025Pooled it
- Vertebral body tethering in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with more than 2 years of follow-up- systematic review and meta-analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023Pooled it
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- Posterior spinal fusion outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): ADHD subtype makes a difference.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Cost of anterior versus posterior spinal instrumented fusion for thoracolumbar (Lenke V/VI) adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Shoulder-Level Asymmetry Pre- and Post-Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Sex-Based Differences in Psychosocial Recovery Following Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Analysis of the risk factors for tether breakage after two-row vertebral body tethering (2RVBT) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).Spine deformity · 2025Article
- Developmental delay increases risk for complications within 30 days of pediatric spinal fusion surgery.Spine deformity · 2025Article
- Advances in 3D correction of adolescent scoliosis: The superiority of scoliocorrector fatma-UI in rotational realignment.World journal of orthopedics · 2025Article
- Long-term outcomes of spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a literature review.European journal of medical research · 2024Review
- Pre-contoured patient-specific rods result in superior immediate sagittal plane alignment than surgeon contoured rods in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2024Article
- Does intervertebral disc degeneration in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correlate with patient-reported pain scores? A review of 968 cases.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2024Review
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery: Postoperative Functional Outcomes at 32 Years Mean Follow-Up.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Minimally Invasive Posterior Spinal Nonfusion Surgery in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using a Bipolar One-Way Self-Expanding Rod System: Protocol for a Single-Center Clinical Cohort Study.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Variations in Duration of Clinical Follow-up After Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Survey of POSNA and SRS Membership.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2023Article
- Anterior vertebral body tethering for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis associated with less early post-operative pain and shorter recovery compared with fusion.Spine deformity · 2023Article
- Back pain in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A comprehensive review.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2023Review
- Hospital Burdens of Patients With Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis.Global spine journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of idiopathic scoliosis, and surgery is considered as one of the therapeutic options. However, it is associated with a variety of irreversible complications, in spite of the benefits it provides. Here, we evaluated the long-term outcome of posterior spinal fusion (PSF) of AIS to shed more light on the consequences of this surgery.
methodsIn a cross-sectional study, a total of 42 AIS patients who underwent PSF surgery were radiographically and clinically inspected for the potential post-operative complications. Radiographic assessments included the device failure, union status, and vertebral tilt below the site of fusion. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Oswestry disability index (ODI) and visual analogue scale (VAS).
resultsThe mean age of the surgery was 14.4 ± 5.1 years. The mean follow-up of the patients was 5.6 ± 3.2 years. Complete union was observed in all patients, and no device failure was noticed. Pre- and post-operative vertebral tilt below the site of fusion were 11.12° ± 7.92° and 6.21° ± 5.73°, respectively (
conclusionIn spite of the efficacy and safety of PSF surgery of AIS, it might result in irreversible complications such as DDD. Moreover, the amount of post-operative disability might increase over the time and should be discussed with the patients.
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